Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.7.36/8.0.27 Parser denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.7.36/8.0.27 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-21304. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.7.36/8.0.27 (Database Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 01/19/2021 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2022. The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-21304. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236677 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0081: mysql:8.0 (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0081)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236677). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 236677
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0081: mysql:8.0 (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0081)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2022
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-21304 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21304
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191104

Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2022 15:48
Updated: 05/17/2025 23:09
Changes: 01/19/2022 15:48 (40), 01/24/2022 17:21 (3), 01/24/2022 17:29 (18), 05/17/2025 23:09 (16)
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